international shipping
Indian Army Veteran Released After 5 Months in Houthi Captivity: Complete Timeline and Diplomatic Efforts
Dec 04, 2025 03:45 pm CST
After five months in Houthi captivity, Indian Army veteran Anilkumar Raveendran has been released from Yemen. The 52-year-old security officer was working aboard the MV Eternity C when it was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea in July 2025. The Indian government coordinated with multiple parties to secure his safe return, with Oman playing a key facilitating role in the diplomatic breakthrough.
Abandoned Burning Ship Carrying LPG Poses Explosion Risk in Gulf of Aden Near Yemen
Oct 18, 2025 11:12 pm CST
A Cameroonian-flagged vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, with crew members abandoning ship except for two still unaccounted for. Officials differ on whether the incident was an attack or accident, as the burning vessel presents an explosion risk in waters where Houthi rebels have conducted numerous maritime attacks in recent months.
India Resumes US Postal Services After Implementing New Customs Duty Collection System
Oct 15, 2025 01:55 am CST
India will resume postal services to the United States on Wednesday after a two-month suspension, having established systems to collect the 50% customs duty upfront in accordance with new US import regulations. This development supports Indian exporters and comes ahead of trade talks between the two nations amid increasing tariff tensions.
US-China Maritime Trade War: New Port Fees Threaten Global Shipping Disruption
Oct 14, 2025 09:31 am CST
The United States and China are implementing reciprocal port fees on shipping companies starting October 14, escalating trade tensions and potentially disrupting global maritime commerce. The fees target vessels linked to each country, with China's COSCO expected to bear $3.2 billion in costs by 2026. This maritime conflict, coupled with Trump's threats of additional tariffs, transforms shipping from a neutral commercial channel into a strategic instrument of international politics.